However, most people do not know what these rules actually state.
The Queensbury Rules
1. To be
a fair stand-up boxing match in a twenty-four foot ring or as near that size as
practicable.
2. No
wrestling or hugging allowed.
3. The
rounds to be of three minutes duration and one minute time between
rounds.
4. If
either man fall through weakness or otherwise, he must get up unassisted, ten
seconds be allowed to do so, the other man meanwhile to return to his corner;
and when the fallen man is on his legs the round is to be resumed and continued
until the three minutes have expired. If one man fails to come to the scratch in
the ten seconds allowed, it shall be in the power of the referee to give his
awart in favour of the other man.
5. A man
hanging on the ropes in a helpless state, with his toes off the ground, shall be
considered down.
6. No
seconds or any other person to be allowed in the ring during the
rounds.
7. Should
the contest be stopped by any unavoidable interference, the referee (is) to name
the time and place as soon as possible for finishing the contest, to that the
match can be won and lost, unless the backers of the men agree to draw the
stakes.
8. The
gloves to be fair-sized boxing gloves of the best quality and new.
9. Should
a glove burst, or come off, it must be replaced to the referee's
satisfaction.
10. A man
on one knee is considered down, and if struck is entitled to the
stakes.
11. No
shoes or boots with springs allowed.
12. The
contest in all other respects to be governed by the revised rules of the London
Prize Ring.
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